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Visa explores crypto gas fees payments through cards
11.8.2023
Visa’s innovative solution employs Ethereum’s ERC-4337 standard and the “Paymaster” smart contract, enabling off-chain gas fee settlement
Today in Crypto: India's Central Bank Proposes AI-powered Conversational Payments System, India Wants to Utilize Crypto to Digitally Sign Documents, UK Recruiting For CBDC Academic Advisory Group
10.8.2023
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Ripple joins BIS cross-border payments task force
10.8.2023
The task force is a part of the Bank of International Settlements' Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructure
India proposes AI-powered conversational payments system: RBI
10.8.2023
India’s central bank said that there’s a potential for an artificial intelligence system that would initiate transactions through a conversation
Apple’s 30% tax rules will stay for now, crypto and NFTs may have to wait
10.8.2023
A Supreme Court judge has rejected a request from Epic Games that would've immediately loosened Apple's App Store payment rules, to the potential benefit of crypto and NFT apps
Binance drops majority of USD Coin reserves — Latest USDC news
9.8.2023
This week’s episode of The Market Report explores the reasons why Binance let go of a majority of its USDC reserves and what it replaced them with
Blockchain․com Obtains Payment License in Singapore
9.8.2023
Crypto company Blockchain․com has been granted a payment license in Singapore that will enable it to provide regulated services for digital assets. The authorization in the city-state, which is a major trading hub for the platform, is part of its efforts to comply with local regulations in...
Japanese startup to use stablecoins and CBDC to link Asian countries
8.8.2023
Soramitsu is developing a cross-border payment system that uses Cambodia’s CBDCs and targets Japan, India, China and Southeast Asia
Circle Makes Crypto Payments Easier With New Programmable Web3 Wallet for Businesses
8.8.2023
Circle’s Programmable Wallets platform is available now for developers on Ethereum, Avalanche and Polygon, with plans to expand to other blockchain later this year
US Representative Patrick McHenry: Stablecoins ‘Hold Promise as a Pillar of Our 21st-Century Payments System’
8.8.2023
Representative Patrick McHenry, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, weighed in positively on the launch of PYUSD, a dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Paypal, a U.S.-based payments company. McHenry stated that if properly regulated, stablecoins “hold promise as a pillar of...
Paypal USD: Boon for Ethereum but not decentralization, says community
8.8.2023
Proponents say PayPal’s PYUSD could see Ethereum become the money layer of the internet, while opponents argue that it’ll act like a poorly designed CBDC
Blockchain.com scores payment license from Singapore central bank
8.8.2023
The crypto exchange is the 12th to receive a crypto-dealing license in the country allowing it to service accredited investors and institutions
Payments Giant Paypal Launches Dollar-Backed Stablecoin PYUSD
7.8.2023
Paypal has introduced its own stablecoin, representing the first venture of its kind by a leading financial firm. Initially reported by Bloomberg, the launch could notably accelerate the slow integration of cryptocurrencies for payment purposes. A New Era for Paypal: Introduction of PYUSD...
PayPal to Issue Dollar-Pegged Crypto Stablecoin Based on Ethereum
7.8.2023
The PayPal USD will be pegged to U.S. dollars and issued by Paxos Trust
Coinbase Looking to Add Lightning Network Support
4.8.2023
Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, is moving to add support for Lightning Network on its trading platform. Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, confirmed that the exchange was looking into the best ways to achieve this task, reaffirming his support for bitcoin payments....
The 16th NextGen Payments and RegTech: An influential gathering of future-focused finance enthusiasts
3.8.2023
The 16th NextGen Payments and RegTech Forum is a premier event that brings together top decision-makers from the Payments and RegTech community. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights and ideas on navigating the evolving technology advancements, regulatory changes, and customer empowerment....
15th NextGen Payments & RegTech: The ultimate meeting point for payments & RegTech leaders
3.8.2023
The 15th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum is a highly anticipated event bringing together global leaders, innovators, and thought leaders in the payments and regulatory space. With emerging technologies and changing business expectations, this forum explores how organizations can modernize...
14th NextGen Payments & RegTech: The ultimate meeting point for leaders in payments & RegTech
3.8.2023
The 14th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum brings together Europe’s top Payments and RegTech experts to discuss the latest payments trends, RegTech developments, updated regulations, and the newest technologies. Banks, Fintechs, eCommerce, Merchants, and Government leaders gather to share...
Litecoin halving completes as LTC sees increased payments adoption
2.8.2023
Litecoin block rewards have now halved to 6.25 LTC as the halving clock is reset for another four years
Coinbase to Add Bitcoin's Lightning Network for Payments in Response to Jack Dorsey’s Tweet
2.8.2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase’s CEO Brian Armstrong and former head of Twitter – now X – Jack Dorsey, highlighted the potential and future of Bitcoin’s Layer 2 (L2) payment protocol, the Lightning Network.
In response to Dorsey’s Tweet, Armstong said Wednesday that Coinbase is looking into best ways...